Social Media Reacts to the Shocking Election Results

For many watching in front of their televisions, at bars with friends, or from abroad this evening, the news that Donald Trump is the president-elect of the United States came as a shock.

As the results came in, a cruel reality became clear for people across the country. In our current social media age, it’s natural for us to share our reactions online. Many celebrities took to social media to express their dismay at the result.

James Corden recalled the parallels with the Brexit vote, while Ariana Grande, Rashida Jones, and many others shared their disappointment about what the decision means for Americans going forward. We pulled reactions from notable people about the election results as they came through tonight.